All articles by Belinda Snell – Page 4

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    Compositeworks changes name

    2018-09-10T15:57:00Z

    Compositeworks, the French refit yard, has changed its name to MB92 La Ciotat following the company’s acquisition last year by the MB92 Group and their subsequent 100% takeover of the Blohm+Voss La Ciotat activities this summer.

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    Benetti reshuffles management team

    2018-09-10T15:52:00Z

    Italy’s Azimut-Benetti Group has announced the internal reorganistaion of Benetti’s top management team.

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    Sting gives exclusive performance at Ferretti Group gathering

    2018-09-10T15:40:00Z

    Music legend Sting gave an exclusive performance to Ferretti yacht owners and prospective clients at the Yacht Club de Monaco last week. The concert took place during Ferretti’s annual ‘Private Preview’, held each year in the run-up to the Cannes Yachting Festival.

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    ACR Electronics upgrades in-house manufacturing

    2018-09-07T15:15:00Z

    ACR Electronics, the US safety and survival specialist, has announced significant investment in a new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line at its Florida headquarters.

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    Nautor’s Swan appoints CEO

    2018-09-07T15:13:00Z

    Giovanni Pomati has joined Nautor’s Swan of Finland as its new chief executive officer. According to a statement, Pomati’s appointment adds further experience and expertise to the Nautor’s Swan team – notably in executing the company’s strategic vision and guiding its organisation.

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    Southwest Florida’s first ‘smart marina’ to open in spring 2019

    2018-09-07T15:06:00Z

    Carroll Properties in the US has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art boat storage facility at Gulf Star Marina in Ft Meyers, Florida.

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    MDL Marinas installs new boat sales units

    2018-09-07T08:51:00Z

    MDL Marinas in the UK has installed eight new boat sales units at the entrance to Hamble Point Marina on Britain’s south coast.

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    Tijssen Elektro names new MD

    2018-09-07T08:45:00Z

    Eddy Huisman has been appointed managing director of Tijssen Elektro Maritime in the Netherlands. He replaces Pedro Kappen, who will be active as chairman of the board/owner of the Tijssen Group.

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    IFBSO launches #ReThinkPlastic campaign

    2018-09-07T08:39:00Z

    The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) is encouraging its members to act as trailblazers for the industry by encouraging initiatives to curb the pollution of the world’s oceans, lakes and waterways. This includes eradicating single-use plastics from packaging at their events as well as spreading environmental awareness in ...

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    Michigan Marine Propulsion eyes Polish market

    2018-09-07T08:25:00Z

    Michigan Marine Propulsion in the UK has chosen ITA Marine as its distributor for outboard and sterndrive propellers in Poland.

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    Yanmar strengthens distribution in France

    2018-09-07T08:16:00Z

    Japanese engine manufacturer Yanmar Marine International has opened a sales and customer representative office in the Vendée region of western France. Based in La Roche-sur-Yon, Yanmar France SAS was established to assume full responsibility for the distribution of all the company’s products and services.

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    Ocean Safety expands US coverage

    2018-09-06T16:50:00Z

    UK-based marine safety equipment supplier Ocean Safety, part of the 3Si Group, has added 10 more Approved Service Stations to its global network of companies that are certified to service, repair and re-equip Ocean Safety manufactured liferafts, lifejackets and man overboard equipment. Importantly, this includes the Ocean Safety SOLAS range ...

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    UCINA reveals details of 58th Genoa show

    2018-09-06T16:45:00Z

    Italian marine industry association UCINA held a press conference at the Milan headquarters of newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore on Monday, where speakers gave details of what to expect at this year’s Genoa International Boat Show.

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    MCY appoints new dealer

    2018-09-06T13:18:00Z

    Monte Carlo Yachts (MCY) continues to expand its North American presence with the appointment of Apex Marine as its new dealer for the Miami area.

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    Hatteras to relaunch Cabo brand

    2018-08-31T16:43:00Z

    Hatteras/Cabo Yachts is to relaunch the Cabo fishing boat brand at the Miami International Boat Show next year with the unveiling of the new Cabo 41.

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    UK RIB builder chooses CANtronik displays

    2018-08-31T16:05:00Z

    Aluminium RIB manufacturer Highfield Boats UK has announced that it is now installing CANtronik displays with their Honda outboard applications.

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    2018 DAME charity revealed

    2018-08-31T08:37:00Z

    METSTRADE organiser Amsterdam RAI has announced that the proceeds of this year’s DAME Design Award will be shared amongst two charities – Wetwheels and the Blue Marine Foundation.

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    Ancasta opens Barcelona office

    2018-08-31T08:32:00Z

    UK-based Ancasta International Boat Sales has opened a new office at OneOcean Port Vell Marina in Barcelona, Spain. In addition to boat sales, Ancasta Barcelona will offer extensive aftercare services and help with berthing along the area’s coastline.

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    Obituary: Robin Walters

    2018-08-31T08:27:00Z

    Robin Walters, a leading figure in the global marine industry and founder of UK-based Walcon Marine, passed away on 21 August 2018. He was 86.

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    ABA renews Schmitt & Ongaro contract

    2018-08-29T15:40:00Z

    The American Boatbuilders Association (ABA) has renewed Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Products’ contract as the exclusive supplier of stainless steel steering wheels to its member companies for another three years. Schmitt & Ongaro has held the position since 1999.